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Feedback That Saves Time and Improves Student Writing
[This post, drawn largely from Using Grammar to Improve Writing: Recipes for Action, originally appeared in slightly different form on MiddleWeb.] One of my deepest regrets about my teaching career is how much time I wasted on grading papers. I … Continue reading
PARCC Prep: Suggested Grading Conversion Charts for PARCC ELA Rubrics
As you probably know, the PARCC ELA Writing Rubrics have been revised a few times. I have previously blogged about the rubrics HERE. If you are trying to convert scores from PARCC ELA rubrics to grades for your grade book, … Continue reading
PARCC Prep: Literary Analysis Writing Lesson Cycle
As many of you know, I have written numerous posts on how to teach literary analysis writing HERE. You will want to review this post on Essential Literacy Work Before You Begin Test Prep. You can also find an array … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment(s), Close Reading, Compare and Contrast, Evidence, Explanation, Lesson-planning, Literary Analysis Writing, PARCC, Reading Literature, Resources, Rubrics, Test Prep, Themes, Thesis Statements, TLC Website Resources, Writing
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PARCC Prep: Research Simulation Task Writing Lesson Cycle
I’ve been working with colleagues in the field on an UPDATED lesson cycle for history/social studies/science teachers who are trying to prepare their students for the PARCC Research Simulation Task. (PS: I have previously blogged about teaching the RST here … Continue reading
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PARCC Prep: Narrative Writing Task Revision Checklist
Several teachers using the Narrative Writing Task Lesson Cycle I posted previously have found that students need more work on revising their drafts. As we talked through how best to support revision efforts, we came up with a checklist of … Continue reading
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PARCC Prep: Narrative Writing Task Lesson Cycle
If you’ve taught the narrative writing process and now want to ensure that your students are also adequately prepared for the timed PARCC Narrative Writing Task, this post is for you. Following is a 2-3 week lesson cycle that covers … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment(s), Character Analysis, Curriculum, Lesson-planning, Narrative Writing, PARCC, Resources, Rubrics, Teach Like a Champion, Test Prep, TLC Website Resources, Writing
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PARCC Writing Rubrics UPDATE, 10-13-16
It has come to my attention that the PARCC people have been quietly revising the rubrics used to score the writing tasks. I generally read their newsletters, but somehow the one about the rubrics changing must have slipped by. They … Continue reading
PARCC Prep Writing Task Care Packages
In the spirit of holiday giving, I have created “PARCC Prep Writing Task Care Packages” for all three PARCC writing tasks. Everything attached here is FREE. Yes, free. You’re welcome. PARCC Narrative Writing Task PARCC Narrative Writing Prompts 12-22-15 (NEW!) … Continue reading
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Socratic Seminars REVISITED
One terrific method for training students in how to conduct intelligent conversations is Socratic Seminars. Students learn how to use effective habits of discussion, explain their ideas, and support them with evidence (Take THAT, Common Core Standards!). Different educators have … Continue reading
Preparing for End-of-Year Writing Reflections
As we approach spring (OK, technically it’s here, but really?), it’s a good time to start thinking about how our students will reflect on their writing progress since the beginning of the school year. Assuming you have used a consistent … Continue reading
